- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Arlington, OH
Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449301864
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449301864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jones Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 390449301864 · Upper Arlington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 14.1:1 · 1.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students)
Jones Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jones Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Arlingto
Upper Arlington High School
1,908 students
- Barrington Roa
Barrington Road Elementary School
800 students
- Hastings Middl 753
Hastings Middle School
753 students
- This school 733
Jones Middle School
733 students
- Tremont Elemen 694
Tremont Elementary School
694 students
- Windermere Ele 555
Windermere Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Jones Middle School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Middle School compares
Jones Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 94% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Jones Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Arlington City reports $17,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Upper Arlington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Middle School
How many students attend Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Arlington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Middle School?
1.8% of students at Jones Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jones Middle School rank among public schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Upper Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Besides Jones Middle School, Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students), Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), and Hastings Middle School (753 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.